Originally Posted by
PorkRind
As stated in my original post, cell phone service is spotty at the vacation property (although an Android or iOS phone would support Wifi too). I'm paying for broadband service at both my home and remote locations, though, and am looking for a way to "extend" VOIP service to the new property.
Apologies - I forgot that I actually use Talkatone to connect to my GoogleVoice account on my iPhone via Wi-FI vs. the google voice app (which still dials over AT&T). I do not use it that much.
I have used Skype (SkypeOut) quite a bit and have been happy with the results. Use it often overseas as well. But have never gone to the point of getting a SkypeIn # so people can reach me.
Neither will solve your ring both places simultaneously desire. I have this setup at work -- same phone extension rings two physical phones at two buildings (though I think one is hardline and the other is VOIP). And I can open up a desktop SIP client from anywhere in the world (which I believe turns off the VOIP extension). But short of setting up your own small VOIP PBX and setting up your phones as different extensions with the same number, not sure the consumer services support this yet.